Top 5 Best Mountain View Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 3,931 students in Mountain View, CA (there are 15 public schools, serving 7,273 public students). 35% of all K-12 students in Mountain View, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Mountain View, CA include Palo Alto Prep, St. Francis High School and Waldorf School-peninsula.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
44% of private schools in Mountain View, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Mountain View Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Palo Alto Prep
Palo Alto Prep Photo - Our classes have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1. This means students receive individualized support from teachers who have the time to teach to their students' specific learning needs.
Special Education School
(1)
2462 Wyandotte Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 493-7071
Grades: 8-12
| 70 students
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: 1-12
| 417 students
Khan Lab School
Khan Lab School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
1200 Villa Street, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 489-0071
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
Mountain View Academy
Mountain View Academy Photo - Cheerful students from the graduating class of 2017.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
360 S Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 967-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
1885 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 968-1213
Grades: 9-12
| 1,776 students
St. Joseph School, Mountain View
St. Joseph School, Mountain View Photo - Community, Faith, and Academics Since 1952!
(Catholic)
(1)
1120 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 967-1839
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
St. St.ephen Lutheran School
St. St.ephen Lutheran School Photo - St. Stephen is a Christian elementary school located in Mountain View, CA. We specialize in christian education, proven academics, a low student: teacher ratio, an individualized curriculum and a safe family atmosphere.
(Other Lutheran)
320 Moorpark Way
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 961-2071
Grades: 1-8
| 11 students
Waldorf School-peninsula
Special Program Emphasis
180 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 331 students
9 Fruits Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
2484 Old Middle Field Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 962-1900
Grades: K-6
| 208 students
Childrens Learning Cottage
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
675 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 564-9906
Grades: K
| 6 students
Mountain View KinderCare
Mountain View KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2065 W. El Camino
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 967-4430
Grades: NS-PK
| 109 students
2246 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 422-1224
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1075 El Monte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 969-2696
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Sanyu Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1425 S Springer Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 938-8543
Grades: K-6
| 92 students
View High School
Alternative School
100 View St Ste 202
Mountain View, CA 94041
(855) 552-3194
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley
Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley Photo - Learn with joy, grow with empathy and explore with confidence at YCIS Silicon Valley.
Special Program Emphasis
310 Easy St
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-0986
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mountain View, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Mountain View, CA include Palo Alto Prep, St. Francis High School and Waldorf School-peninsula.
How many private schools are located in Mountain View, CA?
16 private schools are located in Mountain View, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Mountain View, CA?
Mountain View, CA private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Mountain View, CA go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in Mountain View, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mountain View, CA?
44% of private schools in Mountain View, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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